Breaking news: Paramedic sentenced to five years in death of Elijah McClain

The case was a rare prosecution of medical personnel.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story March 1, 2024 BREAKING NEWS Andy Cross/The Denver Post, via Associated Press Breaking News: Paramedic Sentenced to Five Years in Death of Elijah McClain A Colorado paramedic convicted in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain, a young Black man whose case helped drive the national police reform movement, was sentenced to five years in prison. Read more Get more breaking news in your inbox Sign up to receive emails from The New York Times as soon as important news breaks around the world. Get it in your inbox Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018